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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
COMMENT AND OPINION.

SPEAKING of railroads, which car-stove do
you prefer to be burned to death by!-New York
Graphic.
THE free-trade- editors would be q trife less
tedious if they turned their giant intellects to
discussion of the deadly Observation-Disclosures Con-
stitution.
THE very cheapness of English goods aggra-
Yates the misery of English workmen, whose
labor Is even cheaper than the cheapest of them.
Fair wages for labor and fair profits for the en-
ployers of labor is the American idea.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
THE demand of the knights of Labor for the
passage of the Blair educational bill ia sign of
the times which the mossb backs should not
overlook. The politician who overlooks the
growth of sentiment in favor OF federal aid to
popular education will sooner Or later wake up
to find himself overlooked. -Philadslphia Press.
PRESIDENT CLEvELANDha has now been in several
Western States where great men have lived and
died. He has made numerous speeches In each,
but fail to find them any reference to the
late Oliver P. Morton, of Indiana, to the late
Abraham Lincoln Stephen A. Douglas. of
Illinois. OF to any other of the great men. living
or dead, except Hendricks and Voorhees,. 1t
would have been gratifying TO the patriotic
people of all States il no couid have found time
to speak of the great and good Lincoln with
half the fervor and emotion he exhibited in his
glowing tribute to the life and public services of
the great nullifier, John c. Calhoup.-Detroit
Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THE Seymour Republican says the postmas-
ter of that place, having ascertained that GER
tain school girls were in the habit of receiv-
ing or sending letters that they should not
determined to break up the practice, and ac-
cordingly bulletined the public that no let
tiers would be delivered to girls under eighteen
years Of age while on their way to school
without an order from their parents or guard
ians. No doubt this evil exists to a consider
able extent, and postmasters ought to have
discriminating power to put stop to it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
WHAT THE G. A. R. BOYS WANT.
General Fairchiid Says They Are Strong fog
Psnsions-A Hint About Cleveland.

General Fairchiid Says They Are Strong fog
Psnsions-A Hint About Cleveland.
Chicago Tribune.
General Lucius Fairchild, of Wisconsin, late
commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of tho
Republic, is at the Grand Pacific He said TO q
Tribune reporter that, SO far the feeling OF
the u. A. II. toward President Cleveland was
concerned. every member of that organizations
respected the Office of President of the United
States; but there was one thing certain-that
every Grand Army man in this country wanted
a dependent pension bill passed similar to the
that President Cleveland prevented
becoming law by his veto General
posts would never cease to agitate this question
until they got what they wanted. The posts
were pledged to bring this about They be-
Heved that every man who fought to save his
country ought TO have $12 q month from thas
country when he became too old to earn his liv-
ing was otherwise disabled. They could not
why the justice OF such q measure should be
questioned.
General Fairchild thought it unwise to say at
this jnnctnre whether not the ex-soldiers
would oppose Cleveland during the coming
presidential contest, because the Grand Army
of the Republic was non POLITICAL organization
and did not dictate to its members how they
they would never give up their 6ght for pensions
for disabled soldiers, and people could draw
their own differences from this.
The General said he his wav to Phila-
delpba to attend the meeting of the Grand Conn
mandery of the Loyal Legion, which meets
Wednesday. and he was sorry that General
OnSrluaD, the grand commander, haQ gone w est
and could not be present. At the coming meet.
ing important papers would be read by old army
officers on tho conduct of the late civil war, and
all . would go to make up the complete his
tor hat event Papers of this character
tina been contributed at previous meetings.
were eserved. and soon the entire set would be
published. IF criticism should be unfair it could
be replied to by the authors now, as the time
was drawing near when many of the old officers
would not be alive to meet charges involving
the truth Of war history. General Fairchd
paid . high compliment to Judge Rea Of Min
nesota. the present commander-in- chief of the
G.. A. r. Hs said that q more harmonious con.
vention than that which recently came off at st.
Louis had not been held since the war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

COLLECTOR MAGoNE, of New York, takes
issue with the deputy district attorney who
with the engagement of Rev. z. Walpole
Warren as rector of an Episcopal church
Mr.. Magone sensibly says: II am free to say
that do not think the statute under which
the action has been taken applies to pro-
jack-legged lawyer, who cannot get beyond
the merest verbiage Of law, would ever have
thought of such construction of the statute
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
Letter from Mrs. Thoma. A. Hendricks.

Letter from Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mr.. w. Rowe, who was a member OF tho COM
sent the esteemed widow Of the late Vice-presi.
dent Of the United States with a badge Of the
club on the occasion of that oreanizatlon's re-
cent visit to Indianapolis at the time Of Presi-
dent Clevsland's recent visit to the Hooser cap
ital. is in receipt of the following letter Of
acknowledgment:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. 8, 1887.
Mr.. W. Fl. Rowe:
Dear Sir-I considered myself unfortunate to have
been absent from home when you called with that
"bannerette." Now. in poor way will try to tell
you how much appreciated the flowing kindress'
that prompted the givers. and at time. too, when
did much need help be to the world self when
felt the loss that left poor the load Of
life all alone. Through you would like to express
my thanks the wife who beautifully remembered
me in my sorrows. Yours most truly,
Mrs. T. A. HENDRICKS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
THE WEATHER SERVICE.
General Greedy Says 1t Has Been Crippled by
Insufficient Appropriations.


WAsHINGToN,s Oct 1L-Chisf Signal Officer
Greedy, in his annual report, complains of lack
of funds during the last half of the past fiscal
year. growing out of the failure of the deficiency
DILL Last winter, and which necessitated cutting
off many reports which for years had been regu-
larly distributed in the interest of agriculture
commerce and navigation. OF the weather
forecasts and storm warnings, he reports that,
through restrictive legislation, he has been COM
PEELED to permit new officers to serve their APP
premiership in predicting the weather at
the expense of the whole country. Conse-
qusntly. novices at the work have. at times
M ade errors that subjected the service to crit-
cism, which. however we'll merited in such cases,
ought not to be considered valid criticisms of the
methods followed by the service. The general
averages of successful indications for the year
for weather and temperature were $780, to
which Should be added per centum, such
having been determined the degrees of de-
crease in accuracy caused by tho thirty four
hours, which would give, in comparison with
former standards and records a percentage Of
80 8. The percentage for 1883 SOL; for
1884, &c o. 1855, 81 A. and for 1886. 66.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
UTAH'S STATEHOOD DEMAND
Governor West Discusses Its Origin and
Says 1t Is Best to Move Slowly.
Commissioner Carlton Explains the Meaning
of the Minority Report-Weather Service
Crippled by the Lack of Ready Money.
THE MORMON DOMAIN.
Annual Report of Gov. Wsst-No Hurry Abou
the Statehood Matter.

Annual Report of Gov. Wsst-No Hurry About
the Statehood Matter.
WASHINGTON Oct 1.-THE annual report OF
Caleb W. West Governor Of Utah Territory,
estimates the population of the Territory at
nearly 200, 600 and the assessed taxable valuation
of property at $35 865. s65. The commercial affairs
of the Territory said to be in q prosperous
condition. its agricultural products abundant
and of excellent grade; it's stock interests -four
ishing. and its mining outlook very promising.
The Governor recommends the repeal of that
part OF the alien land law which relates to
mines To a discussion Of the subject of state
hood for Utah. the Governor dsvotes considera-
BILE space. In the course of his remarks he
says:
1T will be observed that the movement for
statehood was inaugurAted by the leaders of
the Mormon people. Their representatives
alone took part in the deliberations Of the con-
venton, and only that portion of the people OF
the Territory favor and support it. When We
remen Der how recently those people avowedly
held and main tanned position which placed
them in opposition, with the federal laws, the
brought them into conflict with the people
with whom they lived in Ohio, Missouri and
Illinois, and in antagonism with all corners
this Territory not identified with them; whom
we recall that failure to yield that position
would have cost them the political control which
they have held since the organization of the
IoFTitoEy, tndb INC securing OIL SlAteuoOu Will
place IN their hands and take from Congress the
power that it has been compelled to exercise to
regulate and control their actions in accordance
with the moral sense of the country and Chris
tan civilization, before clothing them with
sovereignty should not Congress wait until the
action is suited to tho word, until their
laudable professions have had time to ripsn
into praseworthy works, until the conduct of
the people and the legislation OF the
Territory in consonance with their professions
are brought into harmony with the general
views of the country, and the Territory placed
in the advanced position it would have attained
but for the past attitude of those who are now
asking the boon of statehood 1t is
more than probable that the ques-
ton of Utah political factor in
national affairs will be considered in
connection with the application for it's ad-
mission a State; but neither of the great
political parties Democrat or Republican, SO far
the past history of this people is concerned,
can lay claim. with any degree of certainty, to
their support"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

SINCE Saturday noon, 18th inst, General
Boulanger has been under arrest and close
prisoner in his house. His Imprisonment
will continue thirty days. He is not permit
A sentinel is stationed before the house. with
strict orders to see that the sentence is rigidly
observed. This is not very severe kind of
imprisonment, but it is humiliating espe-
cially to man who, but few weeks ago.
was the idol of France.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
New York World.


Robert P. Porter, the tariff expert, and ex-
Postma ster- general Frank Hattcn about
starting a one-cent morning newspaper in Now
York. to be devoted the cause Of high tariff
and the Republican presidential candidate, who
ever he may be. They wish 100000 before
already 100000 pledged them. They claim
that such a newspaper is necessary to Repub-
lican success in this State, because the Tribune
is limited in circulation and does not reach the
people. It is desired to make some friend Of
Mr. Blaine q member of the editorial combine,
SO that Mr.. Hatton's presence in it may not be
man from Maine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

CHICAGO keeps up her reputation for hav-
ing the biggest and "loudest" of everything.
The crowd that turned out there to greet the
Clevelands was the largest and most unman-
nerly mob of the entire circuit, and the latest
scandal to develop in that city is the most
disgusting and horrible of any that has
afflicted the public prints for many day.
Chicago is forging ahead at more rapid pace
every year, but it is only natural that the
speed should increase one goes down hill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

SENATOR VAN VOORHEES, shows distress
ing ignorance of Indiana affairs where he
says: 1--WE have no important election this
fall, and everything is drifting" The Sena-
tor, in his travels about the country, must
have been missing his Daily Journals, or no
tant election in indianapolis, which as good as
settles matters for next year-Mr. Bynum
says so-and that things are not drifting but
are very ship-shape, at least in the Republic
an ra
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

WHO is responsible for the death of the ven
cradle Judge Elicit
Is there such possibility of overestimating
the barbarity of subjecting eighty
years of age to the excitement and the fatigue
incident to the duty that was thrust upon Judge
Elicit last SATURDAY.
What shall we think of the committee of Mem
phis citizens that suggested this preposterous
outragel And where was the family of the
octogenarian that it suffered such an imposition
to be playedl
Judge Eiietts death was very shocking, but
still more shocking 10 contemplation of that
senseless disregard evinced in eaddling upon an
aged man a responsibility SO burdensome that
with reason younger and stronger might have
shrunk from its acceptance. Chicago News.
Is it such deadly thing to make reception
address to President Cleveland
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

ONE Of the incidents Of the brass workers
strike in New York is painful in the extreme,
and serves to point out the folly of submitting
20 the unlawful dictation of trades unions. A
workman, ordered out by the union, went to
drinking and neglected his family for three
weeks. His wife, to keep his children alive
matter was brought to the attention of the
authorities, when the man was arrested and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

AMONG the persons put in nomination for
county commissioners in a Democratic con-
vention held in Chicago the other day, was
Devotion G. Eddy. An objection was raised
against "a man with Sunday-school name"
and the tide was turning against Mr.. Eddy,
when friend explained that his name meant
devotion to the spoils-Jacksonian Democ-
racy, you know" That settled it, and he
was nominated with whirlv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THE Kansas drugstore clerk who some
lime ago was fined $40, 900 and sentenced to
The penitentiary for twenty years, is still at
large, and the story is told that the whole
Thing was gotten up by the assistant Attorney
general, to have effect on other violators of
the law. The clerk paid a small fine and was
not imprisoned. The prohibition cause will
not be strengthened in Kansas by that sort of
thing, for it places the law in contempt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

The Atlanta Constitution makes an elo-
euent double-leaded appeal to the people of
that city to behave themselves and do moth
Ing to offend the presidential party. The
Constitution will follow its own advice by
postponing the publication Of any protection
editorials until next week. The President
Isn't that kind of a man. 1t will also omit
my mention Of the unsatisfactory condition
Of the Villas mail service
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 49,

caused several hundred 'scolonels' and other
disting uished white citizens to refuse to join
ever, viii not interfere with the reiteration in
Southern newspapers of the assertion that
the white Democrats of the South are the
true friends of the negro.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
Mr.. Gu. Matthews.s Work.

Memphis Avalanche.
The visit of the President and Mrs. Cleveland
afforded Mr.. Gus Matthew'S who lately became
managing editor of the Appeal. an opportunity
for a display of tho ability for which he has long
been recognized in other fields, of which he did
not fail to take full advantage The marked
favor with which the handsome Cleveland edi-
ton of yesterday was received on every hand
could not have failed to crafty him and the
friends he has so rapidly made since his arrival.
Yesterdays Appeal showed what talent and toll
can do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

STATISTICS just published show that
twenty-nine defalcations have occurred in
Democratic counties in Ohio, while during
the same period defalcations have occurred
In only four Republican counties. Some
ps9pIe might hastily conclude from this that
Democracy and dishonesty are synonymous;
but it may only prove that the people living
In Democratic counties are very unfortunate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THE people who made contracts with the
Anderson Gas Company were acting in good
faith, whatever that organization may have
been doing, and the number who have thus
expressed themselves as anxious for the new
fuel is proof that talk and empty promises
will not content the public much longer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

INDIAN AGENT JESSE LEE HALL, appointed
by President Cleveland, has been found to be
defaulter for over $40, 900, and the Secretary
of the Interior has requested the Department
of Justice to institute suit against him. Mr..
early in his official career to have accumu-
lated SO large a shortage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THE statement of one of the orators at
Memphis that the reception to the President
was without distinction of color race or party
one black man on the reception committee
There was colored organization in the
parade during the afternoon, but its presence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THE handsome Shakespeare fountain do
mated to the town of Stratford- on Avon by
Mr. George w. Childs was inaugurated yes
terday. A letter was read from Hon. James
Russell Lowell and a poem by Oliver Wendell
Holmes. The Journal publishes both in its
report Of the interesting event.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

PROF. EGBERT G. SMYTHE, of the Andover
Theological School, looks the board of visit
ors serenely in face and doesn't resign from
his position, directed by that honorable
body His case will be taken to the Supreme
Court of Massachusetts, for decision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

JUDGE ELICIT, who died after delivering
the welcoming address to President Cleve-
land at Memphis, on Saturday, was once NOM
mated by jeff Davis to place in his Cabinet
and was confirmed by the Confederate Sem
ate. He declined the position for private and
not political reasons, however, as he was in
entire sympathy with the South.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

If any Indianapolis man is dissatisfied with
the prospect Of having to buy coal at
increased rates through the coming winter
when he hoped to burn gas, let him-why let
him move up to Sheridan. Sheridan has gas.
Happy Sheridan!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

and Mrs. Mccartney. accompanied by ths
groomsman and several friends drove imme-
diately to the railroad station where the newly
married couple departed by the o'clock train
time and will OCCUPY apartments at the Ebbitt
House. and Mr. and Mrs. Barbour will give
large reception in their honor. The erooms
present TO his bride is a large and handsome coli
lection of art things, curios and bric-a brac.
gathered by him during his extensive travels
in MANY lands
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
Cutting Their wisdom Teeth.


Having failed to lead the party to victory in
the recent city election. the Indianapolis Demo-
Gratis insists that Sim Coy step down and out
from the leadership OF the party in Marion
county. The demand comes little late. but it
verifies anew the correctness of q s.ite saying
that come peoples hindsieht is good deal bets
ter than their foresight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
We shall see

THE New York Graphic has been purchased
by a syndicate of Republicans. If the report
be true that Thomas Mast would start new
illustrated paper for the next campaign, this
change may supply the great artist with
no-fe1t want
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

Iris gratifying to learn from what should
be reliable source that the indianapolis Nat
ural- gas Company 'fs in a position to act" 1t
can't begin to act any too soon to suit the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

POSSIBLY there will not be so much diff
Guilty in securing modification of the
natural-gas ordinance now. Sometimes it
makes a difference who wants thing done.
We shall see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
There Now.

Pittsbura DISPATCH.
It might have some influence on the ambitious
noodles who sigh to be considered aristocratic. il
they knew that the truly aristocratic families
are generally quite homely, and even more fre-
quentlv decidedly stupid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
dict of Those who +

New York Mail and Express.
The judges of the Supreme Court of the State
Of Illinois who have heard the facts all say-Hang
the Anarchists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

Was 1t Returned?

Kansas City Journal
Il is due to the Y. NJ. c. A., of this city. to say
that the Presidents overcoat, which disappeared
while he was engaged in laying the corner stone
of the 7. III. e. A building. afterwards
found The rumor that ii had been taken away
as souvenir Of the occasion was incorrect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

IGNATIUs DoNNELLY seems to have been a
ripher in the Stratford- on-Avon proceedings
yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

THERE is about as much and the same kind
of harmony in the Knights of Labor as in
the Democratic party in Indiana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
Cruel Sarcasm.

Atlanta Constitution.
Now that the base ball season is over, the
leading Northern editors will have to buckle
down to politics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
A Gifted TalkOr.

Lowell COur1er-
JohE NJ. Ward. the base ballist speaks five
languages. What advantage that must be
when q ball strikes his finger tips!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
A One-sided Arrangement.

Journal of Education.
Never contract a friendship with man who
is not better than yourself" says one of those
gratis advice writer's That's all very we'll.
far as you are concerned, but how about the
other fellow2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18

AN English paper is authority for the state
ment that the Duchess of Sutherland is an en-
thusiastic collector of birds eggs. The Audubon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
Reecher and Piymoush Church.

New York Evening Post
There has probably never been church in
this or any other country in which the pastor
was 30 large and the congregation small part
of the organization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-18
10 Near Yet So Far.

New York Graphic. -,
The women who want to vote have everything
on their side--except the right 80 vote